Back to back betrayals lead to back to back wins for the new face of the franchise! Plus: Berna grabs the final power position, Corey makes some history, Olivia does her best to make right, James’ epic polidicking run comes to an end, and for the second week in a row this Historian will do his best not to get emotional over who was purged but damnit why’d Michele have to lose! It’s The Challenge Battle for a New Champion Episode 17, that’s right 17!?! (my goodness), recap, topics include:

Cold Open (00:00)

Ayanna's Fundraiser (00:50)

Nurys’ Return & Convo with Olivia (07:02)

Daily Challenge & Michele Purged (12:58)

Berna’s Loyalty Squashes All Girls Final (21:04)

Nurys vs Jay (24:44)

Nurys Wins Conquest (30:18)

Best Quote, Moment, MVP (34:11)

Power Rankings, Corey Makes History, Predictions (36:30)

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